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Subject: Computer fan noise

I have an old all-in-one from 2009 that I play older games on (Left 4 Dead, SC2, etc.). When I play the games, the fan always comes on and is much louder than when I use the comp for things like the Internet.

Should I be worried? Can a computer be loud and still be considered as operating normally? I never liked the noise and I am always worried it will overheat and malfunction during extend periods of playing.

  • 12.29.2012 6:01 PM PDT

The fans are probably speeding up to compensate for the heat that the computer produces while playing the games. It's generally normal to hear the fans, but if they're overly loud you may want to investigate the problem. Make sure things are clean in the tower and that nothing has been moving around.

  • 12.29.2012 6:02 PM PDT